Valor Mortis Launches With First Person Soulslike Combat On PC And Consoles

One More Level released Valor Mortis on October 13, 2026, bringing a first person Soulslike action RPG to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game follows William, a resurrected soldier in an alternate Napoleonic era, as he battles plague-created monsters using weapons and supernatural abilities.

According to Game Informer, Valor Mortis combines sword combat, firearms, and powers controlled through William’s altered left hand across a campaign lasting about 25 hours. The game features a destroyed 18th-century France filled with undead soldiers and civilians affected by a mysterious plague.

GamingBolt reported that the console versions include Quality and Performance modes on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, with dynamic 4K targeting 30 frames per second and a Performance mode targeting 60 frames per second. The game also launched on Xbox Series S with a 60 FPS Performance mode.

One More Level builds the combat around parrying, dodging, executions, and combining different tools. IGN noted that players can use three melee options, three guns, three supernatural powers, skill upgrades, and equipment modifiers to customize William’s approach.

The story places William inside an alternate version of the Napoleonic Wars after he returns from death. Polygon reported that the character explores devastated landscapes, including battlefields, villages, forests, and abandoned locations shaped by the Crimson Plague.

Napoleon appears as an active presence in the game through telepathic messages delivered to William during his journey.

"I see you — all of you. Each and every one." said Napoleon, Emperor.

Polygon described the historical setting as a major part of the game’s identity, with the first person perspective highlighting ruined environments and the aftermath of war. The review also noted that enemy designs include corrupted versions of military units such as lancers, grenadiers, and musketeers.

The game received mixed impressions from reviewers because of difficulty balance and technical issues. Game Informer praised the combat system but criticized early difficulty spikes, while IGN highlighted bugs and crashes that affected parts of the experience.

Despite those issues, reviewers found value in the combination of first person action, Soulslike mechanics, exploration, and supernatural abilities. Valor Mortis launched after multiple delays and is available for $39.99 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, according to GamingBolt.